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Evesham, NJ

Evesham Township is a township in Burlington County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. It is a suburb of Philadelphia, the nation's sixth-most populous city. As of the 2020 United States Census, the township's population was 46,826, an increase of 1,288 (+2.8%) from the 2010 census count of 45,538, which in turn reflected an increase of 3,263 (+7.7%) from the 42,275 counted in the 2000 census. Colloquially, the area is referred to as Marlton, the name of a community within the township.

The township is part of the South Jersey region of the state and, along with all of Burlington County, is a part of the Philadelphia-Reading-Camden combined statistical area and the Delaware Valley.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township had a total area of 29.59 square miles (76.62 km2), including 29.16 square miles (75.51 km2) of land and 0.43 square miles (1.11 km2) of water (1.45%).

Marlton is an historic community, census-designated place (CDP), and unincorporated area within Evesham Township with 10,260 residents (as of Census 2010) that covers 3.235 square miles (8.38 km2) of the township. "Marlton" is often used in place of the township's name, often referring to locations beyond the CDP's boundaries.

Additionally, the healthcare sector plays a significant role in the local economy, with institutions like Virtua Marlton Hospital providing essential medical services to residents and neighboring communities. Evesham also has health and wellness centers and services offered to its residents. Virtua Health & Wellness Center - Moorestown offers a range of fitness classes, wellness programs, and medical services. Life Time Athletic - Mount Laurel features a comprehensive gym, group fitness classes, spa services, and a café. Echelon Health & Fitness provides a variety of fitness programs, personal training, and group exercise classes. Retro Fitness is a gym with cardio equipment, weight training, group fitness classes, and personal training options. Orangetheory Fitness Marlton specializes in high-intensity interval training (HIIT) workouts for all fitness levels. 

Top sites in Evesham, NJ: Big Kahuna’s, Bob’s Garden Center, and Black Run Preserve. 

Population: 45,538 (2021). Elevation: 66 feet (20 meters). Area: 30.4 square miles (78.7 km²). ZIP Code: 08053. Area code: 856. 

FAQs

Is Evesham, NJ the same as Marlton, NJ?

In 1802, a tract was cut off for Washington Township; in 1847, the Township was then divided in half, with the eastern half becoming Medford Township; and in 1872, Evesham was divided again, for the last time, with the northern part becoming Mount Laurel Township. Evesham is also known as Marlton. Marlton is a name commonly associated and interchangeable with the name Evesham. The name Marlton came about in the early 19th century.

Is Evesham, NJ a good place to live?

Evesham Township is a suburb of Philadelphia with a population of 47,200. Evesham Township is in Burlington County and is one of the best places to live in New Jersey. Living in Evesham Township offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes.

What are the demographics of Evesham Township, NJ?

The 2010 United States census counted 45,538 people, 17,620 households, and 12,316 families in the township. The population density was 1,555.1 per square mile (600.4/km2). There were 18,303 housing units at an average density of 625.0 per square mile (241.3/km2). The racial makeup was 86.98% (39,609) White, 4.19% (1,910) Black or African American, 0.12% (54) Native American, 6.16% (2,804) Asian, 0.02% (9) Pacific Islander, 0.78% (357) from other races, and 1.75% (795) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.39% (1,542) of the population.

Sources

Township of Evesham Township

Wikipedia

Niche

Big Kahuna’s

Bob’s Garden Center

Black Run Preserve

Virtua Marlton Hospital

Virtua Health & Wellness Center - Moorestown

Life Time Athletic - Mount Laurel

Echelon Health & Fitness

Retro Fitness

Orangetheory Fitness Marlton 

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